If there was ever a sign we are nearing the end of the season, it’s the sheer volume of transfer speculation stories which are beginning to saturate the back pages.

“The Premier League side are preparing a package that will double Reus' €71,000-a-week wages and will make a formal offer to Dortmund in the next 10 days,” reports Greg Stobart.

“The 23-year-old attacking midfielder is understood to be reluctant to leave the German club just a year after joining from Borussia Monchengladbach - but City will test their resolve with a big-money bid.”